Resplendent Neutral Color Scheme Inspired by Rubens Marchesa Brigida Spinola
A neutral, yet elegant color palette inspired by Sir Peter Paul Rubens’ portraiture Marchesa Brigida Spinola Doria, radiates royal splendor with cool grays, warm grays, and earth tones accented with rich red, copper and metallic gold. (Pantone color guide inspired by Ruben’s artwork: Pantone Warm Gray 1 C, Pantone Cool Gray 1 C, Pantone Cool [...]
Inspired by the Romantic Color Tones of Verspronck’s Andries Stilte as a Standard Bearer
Johannes Cornelisz Verspronk’s Andries Stilte as a Standard Bearer inspired this romantic decorative color scheme that is an artful blend of warm earth tones, pinks and blues. (Pantone color guide inspired by Verspronck’s artwork: Pantone 698 C, Pantone 7605 C, Pantone 453 C, Pantone 5773 C, Pantone 7561 C, Pantone 551 C, Pantone 7546 C [...]
Pop Color Scheme Inspired by Warhol’s Green Marilyn
A near-neon pop color palette of violet-blue, blue-greens, yellow, magenta, red, and black purple inspired by Warhol’s Green Marilyn. (Pantone color guide inspired by Warhol’s artwork: Pantone 605 C, Pantone 3232 C, Pantone 7465 C, Pantone7682 C, Pantone 0521 C, Pantone 199 C and Pantone 276 C.) Artwork Details: Green Marilyn (1962) by Andy Warhol [...]
Da Urbino’s Adoration of the Magi Inspired Color Scheme
This vibrant color palette of blues, greens, yellow and orange is inspired by Nicola Da Urbino’s “Panel with the Adoration of the Magi” (Pantone color guide inspired by Da Urbino’s artwork: Pantone 106 C, Pantone 144 C, Pantone 7526 C, Pantone 7737 C, Pantone 7734 C, Pantone 645 C and Pantone 287 C.) Artwork Details: [...]
Color Palette Inspired by Renoir’s Mademoiselle Sicot Painting
This decorative room color scheme is inspired by Auguste Renoir’s famed portraiture of Mademoiselle Sicot which offers a rich and feminine color palette of soft purple, verdant green, and warm gray, accented with touches of black, gold and wine. (Pantone color guide inspired by Renoir’s artwork: Pantone 7445 C, Pantone Warm Gray 8 C, Pantone [...]
All That Glitters New Year’s Eve Fest: Gold Holiday Color & Decor
The beginning of a new year always comes to us dressed in its finest attire. Bringing with it great aspirations for new beginnings, and promises of fulfilling our greatest ambitions and dreams. Your New Year’s eve holiday decorations should be equally as aspirational. Reach for the champagne-tinted gold tabletop decor, and let the subtle sparkle [...]
Traditional Victorian Style Holiday Ornaments
Decoration Inspiration: Burnished copper, intricate lace and beaded embellishments, and traditional charm mark these Victorian style Christmas tree ornaments.
Ornate Purple & Gold Tree Ornaments
Holiday Color Scheme Inspiration: Royal purple and graceful gold, set against a soft and very light lilac background, pair up to create a striking Christmas Tree ornament.
Magnolia White & Pink Porcelain Ornaments
Holiday Color Inspiration: A color palette of dainty pink and Magnolia white with accents of silvered green.
Silver & White Holiday Ornaments
Holiday Color Inspiration: Glamorous silver trim set against snow powder white. Decoration Inspiration: Non-traditional, yet very creative display of the Christmas ornaments – instead of hanging on a tree, create a grouping of ornaments as a point of decor in your home. All that’s needed: clear plastic line (fishing line would work), interesting beads and [...]
Being Square is Cool: Holiday Wreath for Design Hipsters
If you’re bored with the traditional Christmas wreath, why not think inside the box? Forget the conventional circular wreath of holidays’ past and get inspired by this lovely, box-like contemporary square wreath decked in bronze and gold toned holiday ornaments and accented with shimmery silvers.
Classic Gold & Pearl White Holiday Color Schemes
Elegant and classic holiday decor color scheme of burnished gold tones and pearlescent whites. Champagne golds and antique golds reign majestic in holiday table decorations. Classic warm pearl tones and antiqued whites add romance and elegance when paired with soft golds. Photo Courtesy: Messe Frankfurt / ChristmasWorld – 2012/2013 Holiday Color Trends.
Monochromatic Metallic: Luxurious & Elegant Holiday Decor
2013 Holiday color trends spotted at Tendence 2012: Gold has taken on a liquid appearance: Its softer, more restrained and immensely elegant. This new Gold has none of that tacky gilded gaucheness oft associated with despot dictators who reveled in style-depraved debauchery or French monarchs who would lose their heads over their love of excess.
Pink-tastic Winter Wonderland
Pink-tastic holiday cheer is hot for Christmas and New Year’s festivities this year. In the Pink Winter Wonderland Color Scheme: Metallic pinks, frosty purple-pinks and candy pinks mixed with pearl, snow whites, icy silvers and a hint or two of gold. Photo Courtesy: Messe Frankfurt / ChristmasWorld – 2012/2013 Holiday Color Trends.
Glowing Autumnal Holiday Colors
Color Inspiration: Warm-toned colors reminiscent of fall leaves: red, orange, yellow, and brown are given an updated feel with a touch of metallic imbuing them with a warm and inviting glow. Perfect colors for fall home decorations and for creating interesting Thanksgiving tablescapes. Photo Courtesy: Messe Frankfurt / ChristmasWorld – 2012/2013 Holiday Color Trends.
Designing with Color: Gatega Interiors’ Color Use Case Studies
Guest Post By Joanne Fitzgerald, Gatéga Interior Design, LLC Embrace Colors That Make You Happy The most important rule about color is to not to be afraid of it. Embrace colors that make you happy and don’t worry about what’s fashionable or the current color trend du jour. With a little research and some [...]
Chez Josephine Restaurant-Color & Decor Inspiration
Room Decor & Color Inspiration: Chez Josephine, New York City Chez Josephine, located in New York City’s magnificent theater row, is renowned for its vibrant, warm and inviting atmosphere, lively music, and its delicious French bistro style cuisine. Its decor also captures the swinging, festive and jazzy mood of 1930s’ Paris. Decorated with rich reds, [...]
Jacaranda Tree Color Scheme
{ Series: Inspired by Nature } This beautiful photo of the Jacaranda tree was submitted by Florida-based kitchen and bath designer and the editor of “Kitchen and Residential Design” blog, Paul Anater. Paul writes: St. Pete is filled with them and they bloom in March. It’s usually too cold for them in Tampa though there [...]
Orchid Tree Color Scheme
{ Series: Inspired by Nature } Purple Orchid Tree flowers in beautiful shades of purple set against vibrant green leaves create a striking and memorable color palette that you can translate to the home. Paint Resource: Pantone Paints & Interiors
